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Could you work in end of life care?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Could you work in end of life care?

...courses and qualifications. In this interactive you'll explore how nurses interact with the dying person and their families, how they deal with distress and how they cope working in these environments. [Launch image for the interactive feature.] Turn up your sound and select here to begin the interactive. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to...
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Activity 10 mins
Innovation: The Environment
Nature & Environment

Innovation: The Environment

...The Open University course DD309 Doing economics: people, markets and policy... Innovation: The Environment A short introduction to this album. Carbon reduction A look at how we can reduce carbon omissions in the environment. Decarbonisation Can we decarbonise the UK? Renewable energy Is renewable energy a good policy? Environmental damage How to protect our environment....
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Audio 25 mins
Rollercoaster design
Science, Maths & Technology

Rollercoaster design

...This material forms part of The Open University course MST121 Using mathematics... Rollercoaster design A short introduction to this album. The design of Nemesis How a modern rollercoaster is designed for maximum thrills. Calculated thrills How the complex forces in a rollercoaster design are calculated with precision by its designers, using a mathematical model....
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Grad, Div and Curl
Science, Maths & Technology

Grad, Div and Curl

...course MST209, Mathematical methods and models... Grad, Div and Curl A short introduction to this album. Grad Introduction to this gradient vector. What is meant by 'steepness of a path' on a hillside. Div Introduction to the divergence div. Heat flow and temperature distribution inside a modern nuclear reactor. Curl Introduction to this vector operation through the...
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Audio 26 mins
Waste Management
Science, Maths & Technology

Waste Management

...course. Landfill Site Selection Stage by stage in the design of a landfill site. Finding the right geology and hydro geology and assessing the pollution risk. Landfill Construction Planning the infrastructure, the delivery of waste, the drainage of the site, and the monitoring facilities. Landfill Operation At landfill site Judkins in Nuneaton they conduct daily checks ,...
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Audio 59 mins
A brief history of evolution
History & The Arts

A brief history of evolution

...German biologist August Weismann published his germ-plasm theory defending natural selection. His ideas became known as neo-Darwinism. The rediscovery of Mendel’s theory of heredity in 1900 led to an emphasis on the role of heredity on evolution. Hugo de Vries proposed a new theory of evolution known as mutationism, which discounted natural selection, and was heavily...
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Article 30 mins
Why do a project as part of your study?
Education & Development

Why do a project as part of your study?

...courses and qualifications [business meeting] Projects are common in university teaching, but they are different from the types of study that students experience regularly. Most of us are more used to learning about a particular subject or skill, with teaching that is designed to help you understand this subject in a very guided way. However, a project encourages you to...
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10 tips to beat the January blues
Health, Sports & Psychology

10 tips to beat the January blues

...Course: Exercise and mental health 2: Eat well [sliced fruits in a ceramic bowl] What we eat can affect the way we feel. Eating regularly will help your blood sugar from dipping (which can make you tired and depressed), while eating smaller portions spaced out regularly throughout the day and avoiding foods that are high in sugar can have a positive impact on your mood....
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